APAC Payroll Analyst - Compliance & Optimization

Visa; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to support and execute day to day payroll activities for APAC countries. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, audits, documentation, and process improvements, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in APAC payroll, strong knowledge of regulations, and proficiency with payroll systems. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Human Resources or other relevant field, or equivalent experience of 5 or more years in APAC payroll as Payroll Analyst for a large multi-country employer.
• Deep working knowledge in APAC payroll statutory regulations.
• Exposure to knowledge transfer activities such as transition planning, knowledge transfer, process documentation, etcetera.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and validation of payroll reports.
• Complete post payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics and track errors.
• Review of current payroll processes to identify areas of process improvements, standardization and risk mitigation.
• Documentation of payroll processes and procedures as well as creating process maps and payroll training manuals.
• Actively participating in payroll projects.
• Interpret pay policies such as holiday worked, overtime, calculation basis for deductions, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etcetera and ensure appropriate amounts or deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly.
• Maintenance of payroll systems and tools ensuring that they correctly compute and record time, process earnings, employee benefits, special deductions, mandated benefits, taxes, garnishments, and other items that affect net pay and/or company liability.
• Verify compliance with government payroll requirements and maintain knowledge of legislation.
• Oversee payroll system testing for version and legislative updates.
• Participate in internal or external audits, and other related compliance documentation required by government agencies.
• Ensure that all payroll related data is handled in accordance with the company guidelines and policies.

Skills

APAC payroll knowledge

Payroll systems

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Human Resources or relevant field

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Visa is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to support and execute day to day payroll activities for APAC countries. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, audits, documentation, and process improvements, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in APAC payroll, strong knowledge of regulations, and proficiency with payroll systems. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.